Economic Citizenship in Malta (also known as the Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment) offers citizenship to qualified investors who make substantial economic contributions to Malta through various investment options.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Economic Citizenship program in Malta provides a pathway to citizenship for investors looking to base their business and investment activities in the country. This program is designed to attract foreign capital to contribute to Malta's economic growth and development.
Overview
A fast-track to citizenship for qualified investors in Malta
Eligibility Requirements
Substantial investment in approved sectors
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
Citizenship after 36 months
Months to Visa
14-18 months
Physical Presence Requirement
No official minimum stay required, but recommended for citizenship
Availability
Limited to 400 successful applicants per year
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit an application to the Community Malta Agency
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Passport+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) may be required
Police conduct certificates are required for all applicants age 16 years and over+In the case of the United States of America, the conduct certificate as issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) should be provided
Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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